One of Sydney's major government organisations is looking for a meticulous Procurement Administrator to join their warm and friendly team in Parramatta.
Day to Day:
- Monitor Inventory Stock - observing whether the appropriate items have arrived and determine what needs to be reordered
- Negotiate with Suppliers - ability to get the best rates
- Prepare Purchase Orders - sending order requests to suppliers & following ups
- Resolve Order Problems - work with closely with suppliers to resolve queries and build strong relationships
- Administration - preparing and forwarding invoices, updating databases, filing, and organizing documents for accounts. They also provide additional administrative support for team members as needed
Maximo
FMIS/ERP
Proficient in Excel
What you will need:
- Organization skills – record keeping is a key part of this job, as is monitoring inventory and other administrative duties; strong organization skills help procurement administrators track orders and keep accurate records
- Time management – procurement administrators need to prioritize tasks to ensure deadlines are met and verify that orders come in when expected
- Teamwork – procurement administrators work closely with other departments and external suppliers, so they must maintain a professional and helpful demeanor
- Customer service – procurement administrators work with suppliers to resolve shipping issues and negotiate material costs, so strong customer service skills are advantageous to this aspect of the role
- Computer knowledge – basic computer skills are important for procurement administrators to update records, respond to emails, and carry out data entry tasks
